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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NFL FanDuel Optimizer.
| QB | Carson Wentz |
| RB1 | LeSean McCoy |
| RB2 | Mark Ingram |
| WR1 | Brandon LaFell |
| WR2 | A.J. Green |
| WR3 | Kelvin Benjamin |
| TE | Zach Ertz |
| K | Jake Elliott |
| D | Detroit Lions |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 131.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $7,900 | 21.87 | 2.77 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,400 | 21.35 | 2.27 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $7,800 | 21.32 | 2.73 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $8,600 | 21.07 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $7,900 | 21.87 | 2.77 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $7,800 | 21.32 | 2.73 |
| Andy Dalton | CIN | $7,600 | 18.88 | 2.48 |
| Philip Rivers | LAC | $7,500 | 18.60 | 2.48 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 21.78 | 2.32 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $9,000 | 20.67 | 2.30 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,400 | 20.02 | 2.38 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,500 | 18.25 | 2.15 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,900 | 18.10 | 2.29 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $8,000 | 17.41 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,400 | 20.02 | 2.38 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 21.78 | 2.32 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $7,200 | 16.69 | 2.32 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $9,000 | 20.67 | 2.30 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,900 | 18.10 | 2.29 |
| James White | NE | $4,900 | 11.18 | 2.28 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,200 | 18.36 | 2.00 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,500 | 17.44 | 2.05 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,700 | 15.34 | 1.76 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,700 | 14.59 | 1.89 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,800 | 14.14 | 1.81 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,200 | 14.09 | 1.72 |
| Kelvin Benjamin | CAR | $6,600 | 14.06 | 2.13 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $8,300 | 13.95 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Benjamin | CAR | $6,600 | 14.06 | 2.13 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,500 | 17.44 | 2.05 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,200 | 18.36 | 2.00 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,700 | 14.59 | 1.89 |
| Devin Funchess | CAR | $6,500 | 12.14 | 1.87 |
| Brandon LaFell | CIN | $4,600 | 8.62 | 1.87 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,800 | 14.14 | 1.81 |
| Paul Richardson | SEA | $4,700 | 8.49 | 1.81 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,400 | 14.77 | 1.76 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,300 | 14.28 | 1.96 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,200 | 12.90 | 1.79 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,400 | 10.90 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,300 | 14.28 | 1.96 |
| Jason Witten | DAL | $5,400 | 9.83 | 1.82 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,200 | 12.90 | 1.79 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,100 | 10.84 | 1.78 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 10.67 | 2.05 |
| Jake Elliott | PHI | $4,800 | 10.29 | 2.14 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 10.09 | 1.98 |
| Kai Forbath | MIN | $5,100 | 9.92 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | PHI | $4,800 | 10.29 | 2.14 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 10.67 | 2.05 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 10.09 | 1.98 |
| Kai Forbath | MIN | $5,100 | 9.92 | 1.94 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $5,300 | 9.95 | 1.88 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,900 | 9.60 | 1.96 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $5,400 | 9.12 | 1.69 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,100 | 8.85 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,900 | 9.60 | 1.96 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,400 | 8.53 | 1.94 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,500 | 8.64 | 1.92 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $5,300 | 9.95 | 1.88 |
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